Senior Electrical Engineer – Defence & Secure Infra (SC Cleared)

Carrington West; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical building services design on defence and secure-sector projects across the UK. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, deliver feasibility to completion, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant electrical engineering degree, professional membership, and Chartered status or progression.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Membership of CIBSE, IET, or a relevant professional body.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership).
• Proven experience delivering electrical design projects within complex or highly regulated sectors.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software such as Amtech.
• Strong understanding of current legislation, Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, sustainability requirements, and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical building services designs across a range of defence and secure-sector projects.
• Produce feasibility studies, detailed designs, specifications, and technical reports.
• Meet with clients to develop project briefs, define requirements, and establish budget expectations.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Evaluate tenders and produce tender reports and recommendations.
• Manage projects through construction phases, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Monitor site progress, inspect installations, and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Carry out condition surveys and produce technical inspection reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Support resource planning and project delivery activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business and future projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical building services design on defence and secure-sector projects across the UK. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, deliver feasibility to completion, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant electrical engineering degree, professional membership, and Chartered status or progression.